than three (3) storeys used for industrial occupancy only maybe

permitted in accordance with the conditions of Section 10.2.6.2 of this

IRR, with approved, supervised sprinkler system.

Exception No.2: In any existing building only, where provided with

approved, supervised sprinkler system in accordance with Section
10.2.6.5 of this IRR, vertical openings not constituting as required means
of egress may be unprotected provided, that, all required exits shall
consist of smoke-proof enclosure or outside stairway in accordance
with Section 10.2.5.5 or horizontal exits in accordance with Section
10.2.5.6 of this IRR.

B. Interior Finish.

Interior finish shall be Class A, Class B or Class C.

C. Detection, Alarm and Communications Systems

1. An approved automatic fire detection and alarm system shall be

required on all industrial occupancies except for buildings with less
than 25 employees where such building shall be equipped with
manual fire alarm system.

2. Not less than one (1) fire alarm box shall be installed for buildings
equipped with automatic fire detection and alarm system.

3. If buildings are equipped with approved, supervised automatic

sprinkler system, the flow of water shall initiate the fire alarm system.

D. Extinguishing Requirement

1. Every high hazard occupancy shall have automatic fire suppression

system protection or other equivalent protection as may be
appropriate to the particular hazard, including explosion venting for
any area subject to an explosion hazard, designed to minimize danger
to occupants in case of fire or other emergency before they have
time to utilize exits to escape.

2. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with Section

10.2.6.7 of this IRR.

3. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with Section

10.2.6.6 of this IRR.

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 DIVISION 16. STORAGE OCCUPANCIES

SECTION 10.2.16.1 GENERAL STORAGE OCCUPANCIES

A. Occupancy Load

The occupant load, in number of persons for whom means of egress and
other provisions are required, shall be determined on the basis of the
maximum probable population of the space under consideration.

B. Exit Details

1. Types of Exits

Means of egress for storage occupancies shall be restricted to the

following types:

a. Doors

b. Stairs and Smokeproof Enclosures

c. Horizontal Exits

d. Ramps

e. Slide Escapes

2. Capacity of means of egress

The capacity of means of egress shall be determined in accordance

with Section 10.2.5.2, para C of this IRR.

3. Number of Exits

a. Every building or structure used for storage and every section

thereof considered separately shall have at least two (2) separate
means of egress, as remote from each other as practicable.

Exception: In rooms or spaces of less than one thousand three

hundred ninety four square meters (1,394 m2) gross area where less
than ten (10) persons may normally be present, at least one (I)
means of egress shall be provided for any person employed
therein.

b. Every storage area shall have access to at least one (1) means of
exit which can be readily opened, not subject to locking at any
time that any persons are therein, and not dependent on any
power-operated doors except where the design of the power-
operated doors may be opened manually in case of power failure
to permit exit travel.

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 4. Travel Distance to Exits

Every area used for the storage of high hazard commodities shall have
an exit within twenty three meters (23 m) of any point in the area
where persons may be present, except where automatic fire
suppression system protection is provided, distances may be increased
to thirty meters (30 m).

5. Signs, Lighting and Exit Signages

a. Means of egress shall be installed with signs that comply with

Section 10.2.5.12 of this IRR.

b. Means of egress shall be properly illuminated in accordance with

Section 10.2.5.11 of this IRR.

c. Emergency lighting shall be provided on normally occupied areas

and on component of means of egress.

SECTION 10.2.16.2 PROTECTION

A. Protection of Vertical Opening

1. Any vertical opening shall be protected in accordance with Section

10.2.6.2 of this IRR except for existing open stairs and open ramps shall
permitted where connecting only two floor levels.

2. Existing unprotected vertical opening in buildings protected

throughout by approved supervised sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 10.2.6.5 of this IRR, vertical openings not constituting as
required means of egress may be unprotected provided, that, all
required exits shall consist of smoke-proof enclosure or outside stairway
in accordance with Section 10.2.5.5 or horizontal exits in accordance
with Section 10.2.5.6 of this IRR.

B. Detection, Alarm and Communications Systems

1. An approved automatic fire detection and alarm system shall be

required on all industrial occupancies except for buildings with
ordinary or low hazard not exceeding 2,000 square meters where such
building shall be equipped with manual fire alarm system.

2. Not less than one (1) fire alarm box shall be installed for buildings
equipped with automatic fire detection and alarm system.

3. If buildings are equipped with approved, supervised automatic

sprinkler system, the flow of water shall initiate the fire alarm system.

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 C. Extinguishing Requirement

1. Every high hazard occupancy shall have automatic fire suppression

system protection or other equivalent protection as may be
appropriate to the particular hazard, including explosion venting for
any area subject to an explosion hazard, designed to minimize danger
to occupants in case of fire or other emergency before they have
time to utilize exits to escape.

2. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with Section

10.2.6.7 of this IRR.

3. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with Section

10.2.6.6 of this IRR.

SECTION 10.2.16.3 SPECIAL PROVISION FOR PARKING STRUCTURES

A. General Requirements

The following provisions apply to parking structures of closed or open type,

above or below ground, but not to mechanical or exclusively attendant
parking facilities, which are not occupied by customers and thus require a
minimum of exits. Where repair operations are conducted the exits shall
comply with the rules on Industrial Occupancies, except if the parking
and repair sections are effectively separated by not less than 1-hour fire
resistive construction, the parking and repair sections shall be treated
separately.

B. Exit Details

1. Number and Types of Exits

Every floor of every parking structure shall have access to at least two
(2) separate exits. Such exits shall be provided with doors, interior stairs
of smokeproof towers, outside stairs or a horizontal exit in accordance
with this IRR.

Exception No. 1: In an open -type parking structure with open ramps

not subject to closure, the ramp may serve in lieu of the second exit,
provided the ramp discharges directly outside at the street level.

Exception No. 2. For parking structure extending only (1) floor level
below the floor of exit discharge, a ramp leading directly to the
outside may serve in lieu of the second exit.

2. Arrangement of and Travel Distance to Exit

a. Exits in parking structures shall be so arranged that no point in the

area will be more than forty five meters (45 m) from the nearest exit
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Exception no. 1: travel distance may be increased to ninety one

meters (91 m) for open floors of open parking structures.

Exception no 2: travel distance may be increased to sixty meters

(60 m) for enclosed parking structures completely protected by an
approved, supervised sprinkler system in accordance with Section
10.2.6.5 of this IRR.

b. Exits shall be so arranged that from any point in the parking

structures, the paths of travel to the two (2) exits will be in different
directions, except that a common path of travel may be permitted
for the first fifteen (l 5) meters from any point.

c. If fuel pumps are located within any closed parking garage, exits
shall be so located that travel away from the fuel pump in any
direction which leads to an exit, with no dead end in which
occupants might be trapped by fire or explosion at any fuel pump.
Such exit shall lead to the outside of the building on the same level
or down stairs: no upward travel permitted unless direct outside
exits are available from that floor.

Any storey below the storey at which is being dispensed shall have
exits direct to the outside via outside stairs or doors at ground level.

C. Illumination of Means of Egress

Every public space, hallway, stairway and other means of egress shall
have illumination and emergency lighting facilities in accordance with
Section 10.2.5.11 of this IRR.

D. Exit Marking

Signs in accordance with Section 10.2.5.12 of this IRR shall be provided for
all required exits and exit access.

SECTION 10.2.16.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR AIRCRAFT HANGARS

A. Exit Details

1. Exits from aircraft storage of servicing areas shall be provided at

intervals of not more than forty (40) meters on all exteriors waIls or
aircraft hangars. There will be a minimum of two (2) exits serving each
aircraft storage or servicing area. Horizontal exits through interior fire
walls shall be provided at intervals of not more than thirty meters (30
m). Dwarf or "smash" doors in doors accommodating aircraft may be
used to comply with these requirements. All doors designated as exits
shall be kept unlocked in the direction of exit travel while the area is
occupied.
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 2. Exits from mezzanine floors in aircraft storage or servicing areas shall be
so arranged that the maximum travel to reach the nearest exit from
any point on mezzanine shall not exceed twenty three meters (23 m).
Such exits shall lead directly to a properly enclosed stairwell
discharging directly to the exterior or to a suitably cut-off area or to
outside stairs.

B. Signs

Exits signs shall be provided above all doors and exit ways in accordance
with Section 10.2.5.12 of this IRR.

SECTION 10.2.16.5 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GRAIN ELEVATORS

A. In grain elevators, there shall be at least one (1) stair tower from storeys
below the floor of exit discharge to the floor of exit discharge and from
the floor of exit discharge to the top floor of the working house enclosed
on a dust tight non-combustible shaft.

B. Noncombustible doors of the self-closing type shall be provided at each

floor landing.

C. An exterior stair or basket ladder type fire escape accessible from all
working levels of the head house that provides access to the top of the
adjoining structure and that provides a continuous path to the means of
egress.

D. An exterior stair or basket ladder type fire escape accessible from all
working levels of the head house that provides passage to the ground
level.

DIVISION 17. MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES

Any building or structure occupied for purposes not covered by Division 8

through 17 of this IRR shall have exits and related safeguards in accordance with
the fundamental principles of this Chapter, and shall comply with the following
provisions where applicable.

SECTION 10.2.17.1 TOWERS

A. Any tower utilized for such purposes as observation, signaling, either as an

independent structure or on top of a building, shall be permitted to have
a single stairway or ramp exit if all of the following conditions are met:

1. The tower is of such size as not to be subject to occupancy by more

than twenty five (25) persons at any floor level.

2. The tower shall not be used for living or sleeping purposes.

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 3. The construction shall be fire-resistant, noncombustible or constructed
of heavy timber. The interior finish, if any, is Class A or Class B, and
there shall be no combustible materials in, under, or in the immediate
vicinity of the tower except necessary furniture such as bare wooden
or metal chairs or benches.

B. In each tower where there is no occupancy below the top floor level and
the conditions required by para A (1) through (3) above are met, stairs
may be open with no enclosure required or, where the structure is entirely
open, fire-escape type stairs may be used.

C. Stairs shall be Class B for new construction. For existing towers, outside
stairs or fire-escape type stairs may be allowed

D. A tower such as a forest observation tower and a railroad signal tower,

designed for occupancy only of not more than three (3) persons
employed therein, may be of any type of construction, and may be
served by ladders instead of stairs. However, if used for living or sleeping
purposes, it shall at least comply with exit requirements of Section 10.2.12.6
for family dwellings.

E. Utility/transmitter building shall be provided with appropriate type of

automatic fire extinguishing system and, if subject to occupancy by
technician/authorized personnel, automatic fire alarm system and
portable fire extinguishers shall also be provided.

F. Advertisement structures shall be made of fire-resistant materials including

its signage components.

SECTION 10.2.17.2 PIERS AND WATER-SURROUNDED STRUCTURE

A. This Section applies to water-surrounded structures or piers occupied as a

place of amusement, passenger terminal or used for any purpose other
than for the mooring of vessels and handling of cargo. Such piers shall be
provided with means of exit from any structures thereon and to the shore
appropriate to the character or occupancy of the pier in general
accordance with the applicable sections of Division 8 through 17 of this
IRR.

B. Any pier so occupied, extending more than forty six meters (46 m) from
the shore, shall be so arranged as to minimize the possibility that fire in or
under the pier, may block escape of occupants to shore by one or more
of the following measures:

1. It must be provided with two (2) separate ways of travel to shore, by

two (2) well-separated walkways or independent structures.

2. The pier deck must be open fire-resistant and supported with non-
combustible materials.

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 3. The pier deck must be provided with automatic fire suppression system
protection for combustible structure and for superstructure, if any.

4. It should be completely open and unobstructed and is fifteen meters

(15 m) in width if less than one hundred fifty two meters (152 m) long; or
its width is not less than ten (10%) percent of its length if over one
hundred fifty two meters (152 m) long.

C. Any building or structure surrounded by water such as a lighthouse shall

have sufficient outside area of ground as on an island, or fire-resistant
platform, to provide an adequate area of refuge from any fire in the
structure. Means shall be available for transportation of occupants away
from such structures to the shore or other places of safety such as by boat
or helicopter, in case of fire or other emergency, within a reasonable
period of time.

SECTION 10.2.17.3 IMMOBILIZED VEHICLE AND VESSELS

A. Any house trailer or similar vehicle, railroad car, street car, truck or bus
from which the wheels have been removed, provided with a permanent-
type foundation, or otherwise fixed so that it is not mobile shall be
considered as a building and shall be subject to the requirements of this
Rule which are applicable to buildings of similar occupancy.

B. Any ship, barge, or other vessel, which is permanently moored or aground

and is occupied for purposes other than navigation, shall be subject to
the requirements of this Rule applicable to buildings or similar occupancy.

SECTION 10.2.17.4 UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES AND WINDOWLESS BUILDINGS

A. General

1. Any area subject to occupancy by fifty (50) or more persons, from

which there is no direct access to outdoors or to another area and no
outside light or ventilation through windows, shall be equipped with
approved, supervised automatic fire suppression system protection in
accordance with Section 10.2.6.5 of this IRR.

2. Any underground structure, building, or floor area lacking direct

outside access or windows and having combustible contents, interior
finish, or construction, if subject to occupancy by more than one
hundred (100) persons shall have automatic smoke venting facilities in
accordance with Division 6 of this Chapter in addition to automatic
fire suppression system protection.

3. Any underground structure or windowless building, for which no

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in accordance with Section 10.2.5.11 of this IRR.

B. Underground Structures

Where required from underground structure involving upward travel such

as ascending stairs or ramps, such upward exits shall be cut off from main
floor areas and shall be provided with outside smoke venting facilities or
other means to prevent the exits serving as flues for smoke from any fire in
the area served by the exits, thereby making the exits impassable.

C. Windowless Buildings

Every windowless building shall be provided with outside access panels on

each floor level. Such panels shall be designed for use of firefighters.

DIVISION 18. OPERATING FEATURES

SECTION 10.2.18.1 GENERAL

Fire exit drills shall be conducted in coordination with the Office of the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal.

A. Fire Exit Drills

1. Fire exit drills conforming to the provisions of this Division shall be

regularly conducted in schools and in other occupancies where
specified by the provisions of Divisions 8 through 17 of this Chapter, or
by appropriate action of the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction over the area. The Chief, BFP or his duly authorized
representative shall exercise discretion for the necessary modifications
in detail of procedures to make the drills more effective for their
intended purposes.

2. Fire exit drills, where required, shall be held with sufficient frequency to
familiarize all occupants with the drill procedure and to have the
conduct of the drill a matter of established routine.

3. Drills shall be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions

to simulate the unusual conditions obtaining in case of fire.

4. Planning and conduct of drills shall be the responsibility of the

management and/or owners of business establishments. Such
planning and drill shall be made in consultation and coordination with
the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

5. In the conduct of drills, emphasis shall be placed upon orderly

evacuation under proper discipline rather than upon speed. As such,
no running or horse play shall be permitted.
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 6. Drills shall include suitable procedures to make sure that all persons in
the building, or all persons subject to the drill, actually participate.

7. Fire alarm facilities, where available, shall be used in the conduct of

fire exit drills.

B. Furnishing and Decorations

1. No furnishing, decorations, or other objects shall be so placed as to

obstruct exits, access thereto, egress therefrom, or visibility thereof.

2. Furnishing or decorations shall be treated with flame retardant where

required by the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and this IRR.

3. No furnishing or decorations of an explosive or highly flammable

character shall be used in any place of assembly or other occupancy.

C. Automatic Fire Suppression System

All automatic fire suppression systems required by this Chapter shall be

continuously maintained in reliable operational condition at all times and
such periodic inspections and tests shall be made to assure proper
maintenance.

D. Alarm and Fire Detection Systems

1. Systems shall be under the supervision of qualified and competent

persons, who shall cause proper tests to be made at specified intervals
and have general charge of all alternations and additions.

2. Systems shall be tested at intervals as recommended by the

City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

3. Fire alarm signaling equipment shall be restored to service as promptly

as possible after each test or alarm and shall be kept in normal
conditions ready for operation. Equipment requiring rewinding or
replenishing shall be rewound or replenished as promptly as possible
after test or alarm.

E. Fire Retardant Paints

Fire retardant paints or solutions shall be reapplied at such intervals as

necessary to maintain the necessary flame retardant properties.

F. Recognition of Means of Egress

Hangings or draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or otherwise

located as to conceal or obscure any exit. Mirrors shall not be placed on
exit doors nor in or adjacent to any exit in such a manner as to confuse
the direction of exit.
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 G. Preventive Maintenance Record

Preventive maintenance records shall be prepared and submitted to the

City/Municipal Fire Marshal every after inspection and test.

SECTION 10.2.18.2 PLACES OF ASSEMBLY

A. Drills

The employees or attendants of places or public assembly shall be trained

and drilled in the duties they are to perform in case of fire, panic, or other
related emergencies in order to be of greatest service in effecting the
orderly exit of occupants.

B. Opens Flame Devices

No open flame lighting devices shall be used in any place of assembly.

Exception No. I: Where necessary for ceremonial or religious purposes, the

City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction may permit open flame
lighting under such restrictions as are necessary to avoid danger of
ignition of combustible materials or injury to occupants.

Exception No. 2: Open the flame devices may be used on stages where a
necessary part of theatrical performances provided that adequate
precautions, satisfactory to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction, are taken to prevent ignition of any combustible materials.

Exception No. 3: Gas lights may be permitted provided that adequate

precautions satisfactory to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction are taken to prevent ignition or any combustible materials.

C. Special Food Service Devices

Portable cooking equipment shall be permitted only as follows:

1. Equipment fueled by small heat sources which can be readily

extinguished by water, such as candles or alcohol-burning equipment
(including "solid alcohol") may be used. Adequate precautions
satisfactory to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction are
taken to prevent ignition of any combustible materials.

2. Candles may be used on tables for food service if securely supported

on substantial non-combustible bases, so located as to avoid danger
of ignition of combustible materials and only if approved by the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction. Candle flames shall be
protected.

3. "Flaming Sword" or other equipment involving open flames and flamed

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provided that necessary precautions are taken, and subject to the
approval of the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

D. Smoking

1. Smoking in places of assembly shall be regulated by the

City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

2. In rooms or areas where smoking is prohibited, plainly visible "NO

SMOKING" signs shall be posted.

3. No person shall smoke in prohibited areas.

4. Where smoking is permitted, suitable ash trays or receptacles should

be provided in convenient locations.

E. Decorations and Stage Scenery

1. Combustible materials shall be treated with an effective flame

retardant material. Stage settings made of combustible materials shall
likewise be treated with flame retardant materials.

2. Only noncombustible materials or fire retardant pressure treated wood

may be used for stage scenery or props, on the audience side of the
proscenium arch.

3. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction over the area shall
impose controls on the volume and arrangement of combustible
contents (including decorations) in places of assembly to provide
adequate level of safety to life from fire.

F. Seating

1. Seats in assembly occupancies accommodating more than two

hundred (200) persons shall be securely fastened to the floor except
together in groups of not less than three (3) or more than seven (7) and
as permitted by the next paragraph. All seats in balconies and
galleries shall be securely fastened to the floor, except in places of
worship.

2. Seats not secured to the floor may be permitted in restaurants, night

clubs, and other occupancies where the fastening of seats to the floor
may be impractical; Provided, that in the area used for seating
(excluding dance floors, stage, etc.), there shall be not more than one
(1) seat for each one and four-tenths square meters (1.4 m2) of net
floor area and adequate aisles to reach exits shall be maintained at all
times.

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SECTION 10.2.18.3 EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCIES

A. Drills

1. Fire exit drills shall be conducted regularly in accordance with the

applicable provisions of the following paragraphs.

2. There shall be at least four (4) exit drills a year in consultation and
coordination with the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction
over the area.

3. Drills shall be conducted during class hours; during the changing of

classes; when the school is at assembly; during the recess or gymnastic
periods; etc., so as to avoid distinction between drills and actual fires. If
a drill is called when pupils are going up and down the stairways, as
during the time classes are changing, the pupils shall be instructed to
form in line and immediately proceed to the nearest available exit in
an orderly manner.

4. Every fire exit drill shall be an exercise by the school management.

Teachers shall have a complete control of the class. Great stress shall
be laid upon the execution of each drill in a brisk, quiet, and orderly
manner. Running shall be prohibited. In case there are pupils
incapable of holding their places in a line moving at a reasonable
speed, provisions shall be made to have them taken care of by the
more sturdy pupils, moving independently of the regular line of march.

5. BFP personnel shall be appointed to assist in the proper execution of all

drills. The searching of toilets and other rooms shall be the duty of the
teachers or other members of the staff.

6. As drills simulate an actual fire condition, pupils shall not be allowed to

obtain anything after the alarm is sounded, even when in classrooms,
which would contribute to the confusion.

7. Each class or group shall proceed to a primary predetermined point

outside the building and remain there while a check is made to make
sure that all are accounted for, leaving only when a recall signal is
given to return to their classrooms, or when dismissed. Such points shall
be sufficiently far away from the building and from each other as to
avoid danger from any fire in the building, interference with fire
department operations, or confusion between different classes or
groups. An alternate assembly point shall be planned for and used
during other drills to ensure safety of the children if and when the
primary assembly point cannot be used by any reason.

8. Where necessary for drill lines to cross roadways, signs reading "STOP!
SCHOOL FIRE DRILL" or equivalent shall be carried by assigned

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traffic during the period of the drill.

B. Signals

1. All fire exit drill alarms shall be sounded on the fire alarm system and
not on the signal system used to dismiss classes.

2. Whenever any of the school authorities determine an actual fire exists,

they shall immediately call the nearest fire station. At the same time,
they shall try to extinguish the fire as circumstances permit.

3. In order to ensure that pupils will not return to a burning building, the
recall signal shall be one that is separate and distinct from and cannot
be mistaken for any other signals.

C. Child Day Care Centers

1. Fire prevention inspection shall be conducted monthly by a trained

senior member of the staff. A copy of the latest inspection form shall
be posted in a conspicuous place in the day care facility.

2. An approved fire evacuation plan shall be implemented at least once

every two (2) months.

3. Furnishing and decorations in child day care centers shall be in

accordance with the provisions of Section 10.2.18.1 of this IRR.

4. Waste baskets and other waste containers shall be made of non-

combustible materials and provided with close fitting covers.

5. Child-prepared artwork and teaching materials may be attached

directly to the walls but shall not exceed twenty (20%) percent of the
wall area.

SECTION 10.2.18.4 HEALTH CARE OCCUPANCIES

A. Evacuation Plan and Fire Exit Drills

1. The administration of every hospital, nursing home and residential-

custodial care institution shall have an approved evacuation plan for
the guidance of all persons in the event of fire. Copies of such plans
shall be made available to all supervisors and personnel. All employees
shall be instructed and kept informed of their detailed duties under the
plan. A copy of the plan shall be readily available at all times, in the
telephone operators position, or at the security center.

2. Every bed intended for use by institutional occupants shall be easily

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the type and size of casters to allow easy mobility, especially over ele-
ments of the structure such as expansion plates and elevator
thresholds. The City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction may
make exceptions in the equipping of beds intended for use in areas
limited to patients such as convalescent, self-care or psychiatric
patients.

3. Fire exit drills in hospitals shall include the transmission of a fire alarm
signal and simulation of emergency fire conditions except that the
movement of infirm or bed-ridden patients to safe areas or to the
exterior or the building is not required. Drills shall be conducted
quarterly on each shift to familiarize hospital personnel (nurses, interns,
maintenance personnel and administrative staff) with signals and
emergency action required under varied conditions.

SECTION 10.2.18.5 RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES

A. Hotel Emergency Organization

1. All employees of hotels shall be instructed and drilled in the duties they
are to perform in case of fire, panic, or other related emergencies.

2. Drills of the hotel emergency organization shall be held twice a year

covering such points as the operation and maintenance of the
available first aid fire appliances, the testing of guest alerting devices,
and a study of instruction for emergency duties.

B. Dormitories, Lodging and Rooming Houses

Fire exit drills shall be regularly conducted at least twice a year.

SECTION 10.2.18.6 MERCANTILE, BUSINESS, AND INDUSTRIAL OCCUPANCIES

In every mercantile, business and industrial occupancies subject to

occupancy with fifty (50) or more persons, fire exit drills shall be held at least
twice a year.

DIVISION 19. SPECIAL PROVISION FOR HIGH RISE BUILDINGS

SECTION 10.2.19.1 SCOPE

This Division deals with life safety from fires and similar emergencies in high rise
buildings. It covers fire safety features in construction and protection of exits
and passageways, and provisions for fire protection.

SECTION 10.2.19.2 DEFINITION

A high rise building is one in which the distance between the floor of the

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height shall be measured from the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access to the floor of the highest occupiable storey.

SECTION 10.2.19.3 SMOKE CONTROL

High rise buildings shall be designed in such a manner that the levels of smoke
concentration in protected spaces can be maintained within values that can
be tolerated by occupants. The protected spaces shall include stairwells, at
least one elevator shaft, and floor spaces readily accessible to all occupants
and large enough to accommodate them. In the spaces to which the
requirement for control of smoke level applies, the atmosphere shall not
include more than one (1%) percent by volume of the contaminated
atmosphere emanating from the fire area.

SECTION 10.2.19.4 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS PROTECTION

High rise buildings shall be protected with approved, supervised sprinkler

systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for
Installation of Sprinkler Systems. The approved, supervised sprinkler systems
must protect all floor spaces including every closet and concealed spaces
and plenums of certain configuration and construction particularly where
combustible materials are located such as exposed electrical wiring,
combustible duct work, and combustible sound/thermal insulation. The
system shall be interconnected to a fire command center of the building.

SECTION 10.2.19.5 FIRE COMMAND CENTER

A. For buildings ten (10) storeys or more, a fire command center shall be
provided in a location approved by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal
having jurisdiction and shall contain the following features:

1. The emergency voice/alarm communication system unit must have

the following features:

a. Provide a predetermined message to the fire area where the alarm

originated, actuated by a smoke detector, sprinkler head, water
flow device, or manual fire alarm. The message must provide
applicable information and directions to occupants.

b. The fire department two-way communication system must operate

between the fire command center and every elevator, elevator
lobby, exit stairway, and exit access corridor. A telephone station
or jack shall be provided in each fire pump room.

2. The fire department communication unit.

3. Fire detection and alarm system annunciator unit

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5. Sprinkler valve and water flow display panels.

6. Emergency generator supervision devices, manual start and transfer

features. Emergency power must be available within ten (10) seconds
to operate the following:

a. Emergency voice/alarm communication systems.

b. Fire alarm systems.
c. Automatic fire detection systems.
d. Elevator car lighting.
e. Escape route lighting.
f. Exit sign illumination.
g. Stairway doors

7. Controls for unlocking stairway doors simultaneously.

8. Telephone for fire department use with controlled access to the public
telephone system.

9. Fire pump status indicators.

10. Status indicators and controls for air handling systems.

11. The fire fighters control panel for smoke control systems.

12. Emergency power and standby power status indicators.

13. Schematic building plans indicating the typical floor plan and
detailing the building core, means of egress, fire protection systems,
firefighting equipment and fire department access.

14. Public address system, where specifically required by other rules of this
code.

B. Shut off valves and water flow devices at the riser connection must be
provided on each floor. Combined sprinkler/standpipe systems must have
an individual control valve and check valve at each sprinkler connection.

SECTION 10.2.19.6 STAIRWELLS

A. All stairwells shall be enclosed and protected in accordance with Rule 3.

All doors on stairwells shall be kept closed. Stairway doors, which can be
locked, must be provided with automatic electrical unlocking from the fire
command center.

B. All interior stairwells used as a means of egress shall be pressurized. In no

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SECTION 10.2.19.7 FIRST-AID PROTECTION

A. In addition to the other requirements of this Code, each floor shall be

provided with at least thirty eight (38) to nineteen (19) millimeters
lightweight flexible hose equipped with a spray nozzle and connected to
the wet standpipe system or other water supply capable of providing
nineteen (19) to thirty eight (38) liter per minute of water for a period of
thirty minutes.

B. Portable fire extinguisher installed in accordance with Section 10.2.6.7

shall be provided.

SECTION 10.2.19.8 APPLICABILITY OF ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS CODE

This Section shall supplement all other applicable provisions of the Fire Code
and this IRR.

DIVISION 20. AERODROME FACILITIES

SECTION 10.2.20.1 GENERAL FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. The BFP shall conduct regular and periodic fire safety inspection on all
Aerodrome facilities.

B. No dispensing, transfer or storage of flammable or combustible liquids

shall be permitted within aerodrome facilities, except as provided in
Section 10.3.4.2.1 of this IRR.

C. Flammable and combustible liquid and fuel shall not be dispensed into or
removed from the fuel system of an aircraft within any aircraft hangar, a
container, tank, vehicle or aircraft except in locations approved by the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

D. The application of flammable and combustible liquid finishes shall be

done only in locations approved by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal
having jurisdiction.

E. No person shall clean any aircraft engines or parts of an aircraft in an

aircraft hangar nor within fifteen meters (15 m) of another aircraft, building
or hangar with any flammable liquid having a flash point under thirty
seven and eight-tenths degree Celsius (37.80C).

F. In case of spills on Aerodrome Facilities, the following shall be observed:

1. All activities in the affected area not related to the mitigation of the
spill shall cease until the spilled material has been removed or the
hazard has been mitigated.

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 2. No aircraft or other vehicles shall be moved through the spill area until
the spilled material has been removed or the hazard has been
mitigated.

3. Spills shall be reported immediately to the City/Municipal Fire Marshal

having jurisdiction, documented and mitigated.

G. Every aircraft hangar shall be equipped and maintained with metal drip
pans under the engines of all aircraft stored or parked thereon.

H. No open flame, flame-producing device, or other source of ignition shall

be permitted in any hangar, except in locations approved by the
City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

I. NO SMOKING signs with white letters at least ten centimeters (10 cm),
high upon a red background shall be posted conspicuously throughout
every aircraft hangar and each fuel transfer point except in approved
designated and posted locations where smoking is permitted.

J. Smoking equipment such as cigarette lighters and ash trays shall be

prohibited in aircraft-fueling vehicles.

K. No person shall run the engine of any aircraft in any aircraft hangar
except in approved engine test area.

L. All repairing of aircraft requiring the use of open flames, fire-producing

devices or the heating parts above two hundred sixty degrees Celsius
(260C) shall be done in the open or in a room separated from any
hangar or other building by a fire resistive construction having fire
resistance rating of not less than two (2) hours.

M. Storage of flammable and combustible or other hazardous materials in an

aircraft hangar shall be prohibited, except in locations and containers
approved by the City/Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.

N. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed as follows:

1. Every vehicle used for towing aircraft and every welding apparatus
shall be equipped with at least one (1) fire extinguisher having a
minimum 4-B-C classification.

2. Every aircraft refueller shall be equipped with a minimum of two (2) B-

C Fire extinguishers. The fire extinguisher shall be readily accessible
from either side of the vehicle.

3. At every aircraft service station, including heliports, there shall be at

least one fire extinguisher having a minimum 6-B-C classification, and

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twenty three (23) meters from such extinguisher.

O. All pumps of a positive displacement type shall be provided with a by-

pass relief valve set at a pressure of not more than thirty-five (35) percent
in excess of the normal working pressure of the unit. Such unit shall be
equipped and maintained with a pressure gauge on the discharged side
of the pumps.

P. Dispensing Hose and Nozzle shall conform to the following:

1. Only hose designed for the transferring of hydrocarbon liquids shall be

permitted.

2. The length of the hose shall be limited to the actual needs of the
individual transfer apparatus. Such hose shall be equipped with an
approved shut-off nozzle. Fuel transfer nozzles shall be of self closing
type, designed to be actuated by hand pressure only. No notches or
other devices shall be used for holding the nozzle valve handle in an
open position. Such nozzle shall be equipped with a grounding cable
complete with proper attachment for the aircraft to be serviced.

Q. Electrical wiring, switches, lights and any other source of ignition, when
located in compartment housing piping, pumps, air eliminators, water
separators, hose reels and the like shall be enclosed in a vapor-tight
housing. Any electric motor located in such a compartment shall be of a
type approved for use in hazardous locations as specified in the Philippine
Electrical Code

R. Compartments housing piping and the like, pumps, air eliminators, water
separators, hose reels, shall be adequately ventilated at floor level or
within the floor itself.

S. Accessory Equipment shall conform to the following:

1. Ladders constructed from non-combustible material may be used

with, or attached to any aircraft refueller unit; Provided that the
manner of attachment or use of such ladder is approved and shall not
in any occasion constitute any additional fire or accident hazard in
the operation of such refueller unit.

2. Hose reels used in connecting with any such refueller unit shall be
constructed of noncombustible materials and shall be provided with a
pacing gland or other device which will preclude fuel leakage
between such reel and fuel manifold in connection therewith.

3. Similar accessory equipment shall be of approved type

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 T. Bonding and Grounding shall be as follows:

1. Every transfer apparatus shall be metallically interconnected with the

tank, chassis, axles and springs of every aircraft refueller unit.

2. Every aircraft refueller unit shall be provided and maintained with a

substantially heavy ground cable of sufficient length to be bonded to
the aircraft to be serviced. Such cable shall be metallically connected
to the transfer apparatus of chassis of the aircraft refueller unit on one
and shall be provided with a suitable metal clamp on the other end,
to be fixed to the aircraft.

3. The ground cable shall be bare or have a transparent protective

sleeve and be carried on a reel or in a compartment for no other
purpose in such a manner that it will not be subjected to sharp kinks or
accidental breakage under conditions of general use.

SECTION 10.2.20.2 REFUELLER UNITS

A. Design and Construction of Aircraft Refuellers shall conform to the

following:

1. Tanks and vehicles shall be designed and constructed in accordance

with NFPA 385, Tank Vehicles for Flammable Liquids, and NFPA 407,
Part IV, Aircraft Fuel Servicing Tank Vehicles.

2. Every aircraft refueller unit shall be equipped and maintained with an

approved transfer apparatus.

a. If such transfer apparatus is operated by an individual unit of

internal combustion motor type, such power unit shall be located
as remotely as practicable from any pumps, piping, meters, air
eliminators, water separators, hose reels, etc., and shall be housed
in separate compartment from any aforementioned items; the fuel
tank in connection therewith shall be suitably designed and
installed and the maximum capacity shall not exceed nineteen
(19) liters when such tank is installed on any such engine or in any
compartment housing any such engine. The exhaust pipe, muffler
and tail pipes shall be shielded.

b. If operated with gears or chains, the gears, chains, shafts, bearings,

housing and all parts thereof shall be of an approved design and
shall be installed in a workmanlike manner and so maintained.

c. Flexible connections for the purpose of eliminating vibration may

be permitted if the material used therein is designed, installed and
maintained in an approved manner and provided such
connections do not exceed sixty one (61) centimeters in length.

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